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Our movie lords share insightful thoughts on blockbusters, series, movies, and everything in between, so you can decide what is worth your time.
Hijack ’93 is a brilliant throwback—for anyone craving hollow emotions and bland dialogue
We’re exhausted. I’m exhausted. The world is exhausted. But here we are, trying to stomach yet another rehash…
Movie review: Lisabi is a mixed bag of history and fantasy
When trailers of movies are released, there is always excitement because expectations are raised and so, you want…
Content war: How Nollywood and global movies battled for streams on Netflix in August 2024
In August 2024, Nigerian Netflix subscribers were navigating a new reality: higher subscription costs amid a challenging economic…
Movie review: Netflix’s newest release, Tòkunbó fails at telling a stereotypical African story
Ah, “Tòkunbó”—another attempt by Nollywood to straddle the fine line between gritty realism and overwrought theatrics, and yet,…
Movie Review: “House of Ga’a” tells a compelling African story with a universal appeal
No doubt, in African cinema, "House of Ga’a" is a solid entry...
“Òlòtūré: The Journey”: The new Netflix series is a compelling story with a fractured narrative
One of the film's strengths is its unflinching portrayal of the corruption and decay at the borders of Nigeria, Benin Republic, Niger, all the way to Libya...
Movie review: Késárí is an intriguing story with a poor execution
“Késárí: The King” is a captivating Nigerian film that embarks on a mystical journey through historical and cultural…
A story rough around the edges: A review of “Afamefuna”
This opening line in the feature film “Afamefuna” directed by Kayode Kasum sets the stage for a narrative…
Nollywood movie, Merry Men rakes in ₦100m to dominate the Nigerian cinemas in November
According to the figures released by the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the movie grossed a cumulative revenue of NGN115,559,973 at the last count...
“Just gunshots and dull dialogue;” The Black Book offers no drama
To bet against Editi Effiong is to start a controversial conversation because you are going to deal with…